Steam is kind of the least worst DRM, why: it has more advantages ! - Easy installation, no hassle with CD's: Check - Automatic updates: Check - Price: Sales from time to time: Check - Does it get in the way ?: Only slightly. However there are quite a few bad risks attached: - Need internet ? Yes :( - Can the block your account and screw you over ? Yes :( - What if they go bankrupt ? So all in all I don't prefer steam, but for Linux atm it brings in a few games :)